Sophia C. Steinhaeusser
University of Würzburg, Human Computer Interaction (Switzerland)
Papers
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Total Citations
215
H-Index
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About
Sophia C. Steinhaeusser is a human-robot interaction researcher whose work sits at the intersection of social robotics, storytelling, and technology-enhanced learning. She has made significant contributions to understanding how social robots can serve as effective storytelling and educational agents, exploring how design variables — including voice type, colored LEDs, emotional gestures, sound effects, and background music — shape user experience and robot perception. Her most-cited work, "Social Robots and Gamification for Technology Supported Learning" (2021, 103 citations), demonstrates her broader interest in leveraging emerging technologies to boost learner engagement and motivation. Across a rich body of empirical studies, Steinhaeusser has systematically examined nuanced factors in robotic storytelling, such as anthropomorphism, framing effects, visible cabling, and the comparability of online versus in-person research methodologies — work that has proven particularly valuable in navigating pandemic-era research constraints. She has also extended her investigations into applied service contexts, studying robotic speech design for hospitality settings. With a growing citation record and a consistent focus on rigorous experimental methodology, Steinhaeusser is establishing herself as a thoughtful voice in the design and evaluation of socially intelligent robots for everyday human interaction.
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